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Scope and Contents From the Series: The second series consists of the personal correspondence of Herman Nichols, 1904–1923, and mainly comprises letters sent to Ruth Alexander Nichols and those sent to his parents. Of particular interest are his letters to these individuals written during his time abroad in combat during World War I, in 1917–18, as a member of the U.S. Army. He wrote frequently to his loved ones at home, and described his daily life as a combatant abroad. These letters provide a personal insight into life in...